About me
Hello, I'm Woody — a Person-Centred Counsellor and Psychotherapist with a passion for mental health and well-being.
Over the last 50 years, I've worn many hats—a Dad, Husband, ex 'Corporate Suit', Mature Student, Camper Van enthusiast and I've even worked in a Prison. These diverse experiences have guided me towards the Humanist approach to therapy, drawing inspiration from the work of Carl Rogers and the Person-Centred Approach.
As a registered member (MBACP) of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and Addiction Professionals formerly the Federation of Drug and Alcohol Practitioners I'm committed to creating a safe and supportive space for everyone's emotional journey.
If you're looking for a therapist who truly understands and embraces the human experience, I'm here to help you navigate life's challenges and discover the strength within you. Let's embark on a transformative journey together.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have a broad level of experience combining professional practice and volunteering, which includes Butterflies Bereavement, Talkfit, The Priory Group, HMP Winchester and NHS Inclusion.
In addition to general practice I also have a professional and academic interest in substance misuse and addiction counselling.
Areas I have experience working with include:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Addiction
- Men's Mental Health
- Drug and alcohol support & counselling
- Substance misuse and harm reduction
- Bereavement and loss
- Executive stress
- Workplace employee support
- Trauma
- Emptiness and loss of meaning
- Low confidence and self-worth
- Self-Harm and negative self-thoughts
- Family break-ups and loss
- Mindfulness
Qualifications / Formal Training:
- MSc. Substance Use*
- DipHE in Person Centred Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Certificate in Person Centred Counselling and Psychotherapy
- NHS Inclusion: Working with Alcohol and Addiction
- NHS Inclusion: Understanding Cannabis and Canaboids
- NHS Inclusion: Understanding Opiates and Heroin
- Safe Guarding Adults level 1 & 2
- Safe Guarding Children level 1 &2
- Equality, Diversity and Human Rights Level 1 &
- First Aid
I have a FULL enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Certificate.
*2023/4
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Substance Misuse & Addiction Counselling
As an Addiction Psychologist I have a broad experience in the field of substance misuse and addiction counselling having worked with The Priory, HMP Winchester and NHS Inclusion, which provide harm reduction, interventions, well-being support and Drug and Alcohol recovery programmes.
I'm also a member of Addiction Professionals formerly the Federation for Drug and Alcohol Practitioners. Rather than offering quick-fix solutions to the complex issues I offer a bespoke service that is person-centred in its approach and works with the client to support and facilitate their recovery.
- Addiction Counselling
- Harm Reduction Strategies
- Alcohol Awareness
- Alcohol Recovery Support
- Drug and Alcohol Misuse Support and Coaching
- Psychosocial Interventions
- Mentoring
- Mindfulness Family Support and guidance
Therapies offered
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Fees
£60.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
FREE Introductory Session
- Up to 25 min. Call
- A chance for you to understand the service
- Opportunity to ask questions & overcome concerns
- Understand if Counselling is something you wish to explore
Counselling Session - Weeks Days
- £60 per session
- 50 mins.
- Individual one to one session
- Face to face Counselling or Online
- 10% Discount for block bookings.
CALL for rates for unemployed or low income.
Counselling Session - Saturday Mornings
By arrangement. £79 per session
When I work
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I have some flexibility beyond core hours. Please contact me to discuss your requirements.
